In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Michael Baston, President of Cuyahoga Community College, to explore bold leadership, inclusive excellence, and the evolving role of community colleges in redefining student success.

They also explore the role of executive leadership in driving systemic change, building strong campus cultures, and aligning education with economic mobility and workforce readiness.

This conversation offers a powerful perspective on values-driven leadership, the future of community colleges, and how intentional reform can create meaningful outcomes for students and communities alike.